Roasting cauliflower brings out its nuttiness flavor and caramelizes the edges. This is such an easy way to prepare it, I toss it with garlic, lemon juice and olive oil and top it with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and some lemon zest when it comes out of the oven.
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Oven Roasted Cauliflower

When you roast cauliflower, it develops a delightful nutty flavor and its edges become beautifully caramelized. This method is incredibly simple; I combine it with garlic, a splash of lemon juice, and a drizzle of olive oil. Once it’s done roasting, I finish it off with a generous sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a hint of lemon zest for an extra burst of freshness.

Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Servings
5 servings
Calories
88
AmericanTotal: 35 minutes

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Ingredients

  • 6 1/2 cups uncooked cauliflower florets
  • juice of 1/4 lemon
  • 2 tbsp Parmigiano Reggiano
  • kosher salt and fresh pepper
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Begin by heating your oven to 450°F.

  2. 2

    In a mixing bowl, toss together the cauliflower florets, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until every piece is thoroughly coated and flavored.

  3. 3

    Transfer the seasoned cauliflower into a spacious, shallow roasting dish and position it in the middle of the preheated oven.

  4. 4

    Roast the cauliflower for approximately 25-35 minutes, making sure to turn the florets periodically to ensure they cook evenly.

  5. 5

    Once done, take the dish out of the oven and sprinkle with cheese, followed by a touch of lemon zest, and adjust with extra salt and pepper if desired.

Nutrition Information

88
Calories
3g
Protein
8g
Carbs
6g
Fat
1g
Sat. Fat
58mg
Sodium
* Nutrition information is per serving (1 cup)

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